July 23 / 17.53 Ballinrobe

17.53

Good To Yielding

David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 1f 64y
  • 16 runners
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David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 12B00- D

Last run: 95 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won four on the bounce last year, two hurdles and as many chases; hurdling for his last three starts, twice below par after getting brought down in March.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Cave Court

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time chase winner; fine effort when runner-up in a Cartmel handicap chase in June 2025 but only seen three times since and well beaten both starts in 2026, over hurdles at Haydock and in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham; needs to rediscover best.

25/1

14th

18

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Cave Court

11st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) last June and he's run well at up to 3m in the past; however, he was tailed off at 50-1 over hurdles at Haydock last month when back from a break and looks up against it today.

66/1

Form: 6946-8 BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Not the first time she's failed favourite backers in handicap company last time but an excuse did come to light; has the ability to be competitive and a tongue-tie may help.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Magic Olinger

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Has shown promise in three of her four handicap hurdle starts; best effort yet when narrowly beaten over 2m2f at Ballinrobe last month off 97; 2lb higher now but could be more to come.

4/1

2nd

9

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Magic Olinger

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Not the first time she's failed favourite backers in handicap company last time but an excuse did come to light; has the ability to be competitive and a tongue-tie may help.

9/2

Form: 30-889

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; bit unfortunate not to have got her head in front over hurdles and latest Cork run was a step back in the right direction.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

20/1

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Stormalong

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this.

16/1

12/1

Form: 6P/1P-

Last run: 142 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
The winner of two handicaps at Naas and he burst a blood vessel the last time; possibilities should the wheels stay on.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

20

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Tuckmill

10st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Peter Fahey

Unseated at the first in this race last year; no sign of his best form for a long time; unplaced off his lower hurdles mark last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

7th

2

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Tuckmill

11st 13lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Rated 12lb higher over fences but has lost way since a fine run at Leopardstown in December 2024; pulled up when last seen in August and might need this.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 17158/

Last run: 470 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Maiden/handicap winner; below par the last twice (tried a hood last time) but has a big run in him on the back of an absence; market helpful.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Luimneach

10st 5lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Twice successful over hurdles; ordinary handicap chase form until second at Down Royal in January; pulled up at Thurles on his final start for the now-retired Des McDonogh; 10lb below hurdles mark; fair chance if replicating his improved display.

8/1

13

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 0y

13:42 Thurles

Luimneach

11st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Twice successful over hurdles; ordinary handicap chase form until second at Down Royal last month; remains 9lb below hurdles mark; fair chance if replicating his improved display.

7/1

2nd

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Luimneach

11st 11lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Twice successful over hurdles; ordinary handicap chase form so far; premature to write off but hard to recommend until he shows some spark again; runs off 12lb lower than current hurdles rating.

14/1

Form: 6-655

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Slamadoor

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.

7/1

5th

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Slamadoor

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; ran well enough in a Listowel maiden last time (fifth of 17) to warrant a second look on handicap debut.

20/1

5th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Slamadoor

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 9-8456

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First reserve; was running quite well until last time and the hood tried then is soon removed; not dismissed if getting in.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Got off the mark over hurdles here over a similar trip to this but was poor at Bellewstown since; has to rebound on chasing debut but is at least proven on this track.

8/1

5th

14

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Sydney Cruiser

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Made the breakthrough at Sligo last week on 21st hurdle start, had been threatening to win, and could go well again off a 5lb higher mark.

11/2

12

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Still a maiden after 20 runs over hurdles; not far off her best when fourth over 2m2f at Downpatrick in June; chased home easy winner Chance Another One at Ballinrobe; fourth behind the in-form Mephisto at the same venue nine days ago.

6/1

Form: /9360-

Last run: 135 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Third in a Limerick maiden in December but has offered little in two handicaps since then; may enjoy this drier surface.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Le Fanu

10st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

0-17 but has run okay at times; 6l fourth of 14 at Limerick (2m4f, soft to heavy) last time was positive but best form is on softer ground.

15/2

4th

12

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Le Fanu

10st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Best form at this venue, third here in November (2m, heavy); beaten 29l in fifth here in February; plenty to prove now.

20/1

Form: F6P-00 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up and he's been well behind in two handicaps (chase/hurdle) since returning to rules action.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

12th

4

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Francois

11st 11lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Exposed 9yo well held of late including over C&D last time; blinds back on instead of sideburns.

20/1

Form: 73806-

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Willie Mullins and was close up in a maiden on debut for her next yard; hasn't built on that and looks best watched on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

7

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Tina Meehan

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper winner here for Willie Mullins in 2022 and placed in Sligo maiden hurdle for James Nash following summer; hasn't progressed in restricted campaign though, absent since never counting over fences at Ballinrobe in July; hard to be confident in.

25/1

7

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:50 Tramore

Tina Meehan

11st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper winner here for Willie Mullins in 2022 and placed in Sligo maiden hurdle for James Nash following summer; hasn't progressed in restricted campaign though, absent since never counting over fences at Ballinrobe in July; hard to be confident in.

25/1

10th

4

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Tina Meehan

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Bumper winner for Willie Mullins and was close up in a maiden on debut for her next yard; hasn't built on that and looks best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 9-00

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner last winter at 1m2f; well held in his maidens but no doubt capable of better for his shrewd yard now sent handicapping.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhythm And Tyne

9st 10lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Dual winner here over 1m2f; best recent effort when second in a C&D claimer last month; reported to have a swollen knee after a bad run here last week; claims at his best and worth a market check.

10/1

Form: 706-80

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f as a 2yo; ran okay two runs back but never threatened at Roscommon and he needs to jump better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

1st

5

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

15:15 Bellewstown

Imadpour

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner is starting to find his feet in handicap hurdles; was a solid third at Leopardstown before being just denied at Wexford, both over 2m; this longer trip should suit and can go well up 4lb.

2/1

Form: 1429-P

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Bang there at Sligo in October; reportedly lost her action when returning from a break at Punchestown; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

2nd

12

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

Sayitfirst

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Darren Collins

Won a novice handicap chase at Sligo (17.5f, gd-yld) early this month from 5lb out of the handicap; narrowly denied in follow up bid at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) off 3lb higher; up another 2lb and this is a deeper race but she's in form and this trip suits; go well again.

9/2

33/1

Form: 0/90P-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Is 0-4 for Willie Mullins and offered little in the same number of runs for Eoin Griffin, including two handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:03 Galway

Grivei

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: I Madden

Rated 80 after ten starts over timber; pulled up the last twice in a handicap chase and a handicap hurdle; hard to fancy.

100/1

16

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Grivei

11st 1lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

Runner-up in a bumper for Willie Mullins in January 2022 but has gone backwards since; pulled up in a Galway handicap chase last month.

33/1

16

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Grivei

11st 1lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

Runner-up in a bumper for Willie Mullins in January 2022 but has gone backwards since; pulled up in a Galway handicap chase last month.

33/1

Form: /P48P-

Last run: 229 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner for Emmet Mullins (1m5f/2m); hurdling exploits leave him with many questions to answer; with another new yard.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

All In Peder

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Keelan Dempsey

Back-to-back Flat winner in 2023, including this race off 2lb lower on good; tailed off over hurdles when last seen over a year ago.

33/1

14th

3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:50 Tipperary

All In Peder

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Keelan Dempsey

Won twice on the Flat for Emmet Mullins; suited by good ground but lacks a recent outing; showed only modest form over hurdles when with Mullins; still has relative youth on his side.

14/1

14th

3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:50 Tipperary

All In Peder

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Keelan Dempsey

Won twice on the Flat for Emmet Mullins; suited by good ground but lacks a recent outing; showed only modest form over hurdles when with Mullins; still has relative youth on his side.

14/1

Form: 4583P- BF

Last run: 304 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner who was only about 2l away in a Tipperary handicap 12 months ago; some fair efforts since then and blood was found in his nostrils when last seen in September.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Gekkota

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Maiden winner in 2022; not his first time placed in a handicap when a close fourth at Tramore (2m) and suffered some interference last time; could go well, though good ground seems to suit him best.

12/1

8th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Gekkota

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: T J O’Mara

Hasn't added to his maiden hurdle win in 2022 but ran a cracker on second start this term when a running on fourth at Tramore (2m); this longer trip will suit better and he could run well.

9/2

4th

5

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

15:00 Tramore

Gekkota

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: T J O’Mara

Maiden hurdle winner in 2022, best handicap form has been at Galway; clipped heels and slipped up at Killarney last month on first run after a break; big price then, plenty to prove.

20/1

Non-runners

Sainte Baol, Ar Nos Na Gaoithe, Khewilltu

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €11.88
Tricast €93.71

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sainte Baol

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Olinger

The Irish Sun:

Rhythm And Tyne

TOPSPEED:

Cave Court

POSTDATA:

Sainte Baol